Downbeat Nystagmus Induced by Sedation in Lasik

Nystagmus was elicited during lasik under sedation in two patients that were treated for depression. Nystagmus was not present before or after surgery. Nystagmus can be pharmacologically induced and can be a hazard to refractive surgery.

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Main Authors: Miguel Paciuc-Beja, Gerardo Mendieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/171679
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spelling doaj-art-785becd8ad0d477fa4fa5a5ff19dc3762025-02-03T01:01:18ZengWileyCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine2090-67222090-67302012-01-01201210.1155/2012/171679171679Downbeat Nystagmus Induced by Sedation in LasikMiguel Paciuc-Beja0Gerardo Mendieta1Denver Health Medical Center, Davis Pavillion, Eye clinic, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, Co 80204, USASanatorio Oftalmologico Merida, Departamento de Anestesia, Chihuahua 71 Col Roma, Mexico City 06700, MexicoNystagmus was elicited during lasik under sedation in two patients that were treated for depression. Nystagmus was not present before or after surgery. Nystagmus can be pharmacologically induced and can be a hazard to refractive surgery.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/171679
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